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RECONDITIONING PROGRAM for Star Transfermatic Double Spindle Brake Lathe
Star Machine & Tool will recondition your Star Model 53-S Transfermatic Double Spindle brake Lathe and return it to you with a NEW STANDARD WARRANTY. 

The work is done at Star's Repair and Reconditioning Center, so a quick turn-around time is guaranteed to minimize your down time.  The reconditioning includes:

  • The lathe is completely disassembled and all parts are inspected.
  • All bearings and bushings are replaced
  • Carriage lead screw and lead screw nut is replaced
  • The spindle IDs are reground for arbors
  • Carriage and carriage gibs are re-scraped
  • Cross slides and cross slide gibs are re-scraped
  • Vari-Drive unit is cleaned, inspected and tested with a new cog belt installed
  • All plated parts are replated
  • Lathe is re-assembled and tested

Factory Trained Field Service for Star Transfermatic
Let our factory-trained technicians perform these functions at your site:

  • Calibrations - Set tool bits, boring bars, lineup pointer bar, lineup plate and dial indicator to factory specifications
  • Adjustments - Adjust arbors, carriage, cross slides and spindle speed to to factory specifications
  • Training - Covers proper calibration, operation, lubrication and mounting of shoes and drums on the lathe
  • Inspection - Look for missing, broken and worn parts and make recommended list for replacement
  • Minor Repairs - Oil changes, replacement of external parts, change belts

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